10km Newcastle Quayside Run

A “there-and-back-again” 10km run along the quayside of Newcastle Gateshead. Because it is there-and-back-again you can start at any point on the run and just follow it to each end then back to the start point to complete your 10km. You will take in views of the River Tyne, the iconic Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the BALTIC Centre, the Sage Gateshead, the Tyne Bridge, the Swing Bridge and the historic Dunston Staiths. This route is lit at night so suitable for day or night time.

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Route overview

Newcastle Quayside. Credit: Visit England

Start at any point on the Newcastle (North) side of the River Tyne between the Gateshead Millennium Bridge and the Ouseburn River inlet. Run East (river on your right) to the Ouseburn River inlet (green star below). Turn around and start running back the other way.

Part 1 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 10km

Run back along the Quayside and past the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Part 2 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 10km

Keep running along the quayside.

Part 3 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 10km

Run under The Tyne Bridge, the Swing Bridge and the High Level Bridge.

Part 4 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 10km

Keep running along the quayside and run under the Queen Elizabeth Bridge.

Part 5 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 10km

Keep running along the quayside and run under the Kind Edward VII Bridge and the Redheugh Bridge.

Part 6 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 10km

Turn around underneath Redheugh Bridge and run back to Gateshead Millennium Bridge.

Part 7 of the Newcastle Quayside Run 10km

Cross over Millennium Bridge. Turn right and run up to left of naval base onto South Shore Road. Continue along the road past The Sage Gateshead up on your left.